Cheval Essaouira
About This Museum
I thought Cheval Essaouira was just a place to book a beach ride, but stepping onto the property felt like walking into a living, breathing tribute to Morocco's equestrian soul. The air is thick with the scent of leather and hay, a world away from the medina's spice stalls. It’s less a static museum and more an immersive experience where the history of the legendary Barb and Arabian horses is told through worn saddles, intricate Berber bridles, and the quiet snorts of the resident stars in their stables. You don't just see the history; you feel it in the coastal breeze and hear it in the rhythmic clip-clop on the cobbles.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the place is its working stables, where you can meet the graceful Barb horses themselves. Don't miss the display of beautifully crafted traditional saddles and bridles, each piece telling a story of nomadic tribes and royal guard ceremonies.
Visitor Information
You'll want to book a riding experience in advance—the sunset beach gallops are legendary. It's a short drive from Essaouira proper, nestled in the dunes near Diabat, so a taxi is your best bet.
Architecture & Building
The main building is a rustic, sprawling complex of ochre-colored stables and courtyards that blends seamlessly into the dusty landscape, feeling more like a traditional farmstead than a formal institution.
Contact & Location
Address: Maroc à Cheval, RR211, Sidi Kaouki ⵙⵉⴷⵉ ⴽⴰⵡⴽⵉ سيدي كاوكي, Sidi Kaouki سيدي كاوكي, caïdat de Smimou, cercle de Tamanar, Province d'Essaouira ⵍⵉⵇⵍⵉⵎ ⵏ ⵚⵡⵉⵔⴰ إقليم الصويرة, Marrakech-Safi ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ-ⴰⵙⴼⵉ مراكش-أسفي, 44125, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب
Phone: +212 633-683120
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